NASCAR Driver Stewart Friesen Critically Injured in Fiery Quebec Crash

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen was seriously injured during a Super DIRTcar Series race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec when his dirt-modified car struck a barrier, flipped multiple times, and caught fire after being hit by another vehicle. Friesen sustained an unstable open-book pelvic fracture and a fractured right leg, both requiring surgery, but CT scans cleared him of any head, neck, or spine injuries. He was alert and communicating with race officials and EMTs before being extracted from the wreckage and transported to a hospital, later transferred to a larger facility for surgery. The crash abruptly paused the race, with officials and first responders praised for their rapid response and safety measures. Friesen, a 42-year-old driver with strong ties to dirt track racing and currently competing in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs, faces uncertainty about his ability to compete for the remainder of the season. His wife, Jessica Friesen, expressed gratitude to the safety teams and vehicle manufacturers for their efforts in making the sport as safe as possible.